Carnegie Primary School vs Glen Huntly Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 819 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie Primary School
Carnegie · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1146
Glen Huntly Primary School
Glen Huntly · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Carnegie Primary School Carnegie VIC | Glen Huntly Primary School Glen Huntly VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 1,290 | #127 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 4,908 | #224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 566 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 295 | 143 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carnegie 3163 | Glen Huntly 3163 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au | www.glenhuntlyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Huntly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 78.2).
- •Glen Huntly Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1146), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnegie Primary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 308.
- •Carnegie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carnegie Primary School better than Glen Huntly Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glen Huntly Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 78.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carnegie Primary School and Glen Huntly Primary School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Carnegie and Glen Huntly in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnegie Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen Huntly Primary School has 14.2.
How do Carnegie Primary School and Glen Huntly Primary School rank in VIC?
Carnegie Primary School is 162nd of 1,290 and Glen Huntly Primary School is 127th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.